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26 November 2005 Pets 'bring health benefits'
Health and well-being can be enhanced by pet ownership, according to latest research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Although it may seem that with responsibilities such as pet insurance it is the owners who are looking out for the well-being of pets, the research suggests that it is pets who are helping the owner's health.
According to the report, pets can bring health benefits including a reduced risk of heart disease, lower use of family doctor services and a smaller risk of asthma and allergies in young children.
Although not proved conclusively by other research as yet, the report also suggests that children who have pets are less likely to be absent from school.
The BMJ acknowledges that conflict between health benefits and pet ownership may arise, but it adds that greater understanding is needed among health professionals to assure people that they do not need to choose between compliance with health advice and pet ownership.
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